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In the Name of Rome

The Men Who Won the Roman Empire

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In the Name of Rome

By: Adrian Goldsworthy
Narrated by: Derek Perkins
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Adrian Goldsworthy has received wide acclaim for his exceptional writing on the Roman Empire - including high praise from the acclaimed military historian and author John Keegan - and here he offers a new perspective on the empire by focusing on its greatest generals, including Scipio Africanus, Marius, Pompey, Caesar, and Titus. Each chapter paints a fascinating portrait of a single general, offering in-depth insight into his leadership skills and victories as well as each one's pioneering strategies, many of which are still used today. In the process this absorbing, accessible history tells the complete story of Roman warfare, from the bitter struggle with Carthage in the third century BC to the last desperate attempt to win back the Western Empire in the sixth century AD.

©2003 Adrian Goldsworthy; preface copyright 2016 by Adrian Goldsworthy (P)2016 Tantor Ancient Europe Italy Military Rome Wars & Conflicts Thought-Provoking
Comprehensive Coverage • Excellent Analysis • Masterful Performance • Sweeping Scope • Detailed Campaigns
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This is the history of Rome as embodied in its great commanders. Great story, strong narration.

Great Roman Military History

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If you love roman history this book is certainly a great listen. A little dry on the delivery but still worth it. The stories of each general and their campaigns are very detailed.

excellent

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Adrian Goldsworthy has yet to let me down. I've always found him informative and entertaining. This is a survey of Roman Warfare with an emphasis on the individual commander. People do make a difference. At least I think so. Therefore, I loved the book. Derek Perkins, as always gives, a masterful performance. The last couple of chapters give a sense, whether intended or not, of Rome's impending downfall. My opinion, I'm not sure Adrian agrees , is there is a great deal of Rome still in us. Therefore to understand ourselves at least in the United States and Western Europe we have to understand Rome. If not overly familiar with Roman history this may be a good place to start. If familiar this is a nice overview My opinion a 5 star book with a 5 star performance.

GREAT OVERVIEW

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend it to a friend with a serious interest in Roman History.

What about Derek Perkins’s performance did you like?

It is excellent. He does a great job pronouncing Latin names correctly.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not applicable to a book of this kind.

Solid Overview of Roman Military History

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Dr Goldsworthy's books on Rome are not to be missed. Both fascinating history and lessons for the present.

Well done

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Where does In the Name of Rome rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

it is very good..not sure I would rank it as "the best" ever,,but very good

Any additional comments?

recommend to Roman history lovers!

Another good book on Rome by Andrian Goldsworthy

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This is the second title I have listened to by Mr. Goldsworthy, the first being The Fall of Carthage. Both have been enlightening, entertaining, and very professionally done. Great job everybody.

Mr. Goldsworthy is consistently thorough.

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As these stories are told through time, it is very interesting to see the evolution of the Roman military, tactics, leadership and governance of the Republic.

Excellent stories from Roman military history.

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interesting history, but little is done to lay out themes connecting the generals he discusses

collection of mini-biographies

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Another excellent book from Adrian Goldsworthy with incredible historical veracity. The narration is also well done and adds to the books eloquence.

Excellent

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